sauces

Combine berries, 1/2 c. water, sugar, and lemon zest in a pot. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer . and allow to cook for about 20 minutes, mixing occasionally. Mix 1/2 c. water, lemon juice, and cornstarch together, then add to the simmering pot, stirring well. Turn the heat down low until just simmering and continue stirring until well combined. Don't leave it too long without stirring or it could stick to the bottom of the pot! Remove from heat after about 5 minutes, or when thickened, and set aside.

Melt the butter in a pot, and add the flour. Mix until combined, then add the warm skim milk, turning the heat down to low once thickened. Add the cream and maple syrup, and continue to stir until warmed through and about the consistency of pudding. Don't bring to a hard boil, or the cream may curdle.

Put sugar and cranberries into pot. Zest whole lemon into the pot, excluding the white part just below the skin (also known as "pith"- very bitter). Slice the lemon in half and squeeze juice from both halves into a measuring cup. Add enough water to to make 1/2 c. of liquid, and add that to the pot as well.

Turn the heat up to high, and bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, stir, and serve when desired. It will thicken up as it cools.

I remember eating at a Greek restaurant once where I had rice as a side dish. It was covered with a delectable cheesy sauce. This was my first attempt to duplicate. I think it turned out well!The basic recipe was found here, and it worked the very first time I tried it.:2 tbsp butter2 tbsp flour1 1/4 c. milk, heated1/4 c.feta cheese1/8 tsp nutmeg1 stem of fresh dillfresh pepper

Heat the milk in the microwave (I used a glass measuring cup) for 1.5 minutes. While that is happening, melt the butter on low. Add the flour, turn the heat to medium. and cook for about 2 minutes, until a nice paste is formed and very warm. Add the heated milk and stir, turning the heat closer to high. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbling. Turn off the heat and mix in the cheese and nutmeg, stirring until melted. Remove from heat, and add the dill -I used scissors to cut fresh dill over the pot. I used 2 or 3 turns of the pepper mill to add fresh pepper to the sauce. Stir, and enjoy.Shown served over rice with Brown Sugar and Soy Salmon.